1911 under $1500

Jdb5324 · 12-07-2017, 04:55 AM

Was wondering your all's opinion on the best 1911 around the 1500 dollar mark

KimberLover · 12-07-2017, 05:12 AM

Coonan 357.
Best shooter I have ever owned!

Honcho · 12-07-2017, 06:30 AM

I have an Armscorp RIA 1911, (made in the Philippines), has complete parts interchangeability with Gov't. 1911s, and only ran me around $375., new. Accuracy and reliability are good, and it's not finniky on ammo, digests my handloads and factory with no problem.
Also have a S.S.Taurus 1911, haven't had it long enough to give a good evaluation, so far O.K.
Cheers,
Fred (Honcho)

moakes58 · 12-07-2017, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Jdb5324

Was wondering your all's opinion on the best 1911 around the 1500 dollar mark

I would get a Springfield Armory & a Sig Sauer. If you shop wisely, you could get both for your $1,500. You would not be disappointed with either.

You could also go the Ruger & Remington route.

A decent gunsmith would do a trigger job, if needed, for around $75 or less & your set.

Jdb5324 · 12-07-2017, 06:49 AM

Already have emp and range officer was looking for dw type

moakes58 · 12-07-2017, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Jdb5324

Already have emp and range officer was looking for dw type

Please elaborate, what's a "dw type"

north country gal · 12-07-2017, 07:34 AM

Have a Dan Wesson A2 and also an STI Trojan. Both will run just under that $1500 mark and both are superb. Zero MIM parts in either one of these brands. Premium parts, only. No play in the actions, outstanding triggers, great accuracy. DW and STI are not high production gun brands, so availability can be an issue, but if you want truly high grade 1911s at a less than custom price, these are my picks.

DW A2 45 auto

STI Trojan 9mm (my target 1911)

Have also had excellent luck with S&W Performance Center 1911s. They'll be in a similar price bracket.

bearcatter · 12-07-2017, 08:17 AM

Ruger's six SR 1911 models run $979 to $1019. One is 9mm, one is 10mm.

Plus four Talo editions, and one for V.F. Grace that is a limited 75 unit run.

RidgeRunner · 12-07-2017, 10:30 AM

I like the Springfield Armory TRP.

Sightngrl · 12-07-2017, 05:16 PM

I vote Dan W.

KimberLover · 12-08-2017, 06:26 AM

Take a look, I find it interesting and informative.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWnKh0nekPY

44s Rock · 12-08-2017, 06:48 AM

I really like my Kimber Tactical Pro II, had a full size as well at one time. Both were under $1000 when I bought them 10 years ago. I have never had a problem with it although I don't shoot it much any more, too hard for my arthritic hands to strip.

12-07-2017, 04:55 AM	#1
Jdb5324 Junior Member Joined: Sep 2017 From: Gettysburg Posts: 10	1911 under $1500 Was wondering your all's opinion on the best 1911 around the 1500 dollar mark

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12-07-2017, 05:12 AM	#2
KimberLover Senior Member Joined: Sep 2013 From: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 1,145	Coonan 357. Best shooter I have ever owned!

12-07-2017, 06:30 AM	#3
Honcho Member Joined: Nov 2017 From: Kissimmee, Fl, (Winter), Lakeville, PA, (Summer) Posts: 40	I have an Armscorp RIA 1911, (made in the Philippines), has complete parts interchangeability with Gov't. 1911s, and only ran me around $375., new. Accuracy and reliability are good, and it's not finniky on ammo, digests my handloads and factory with no problem. Also have a S.S.Taurus 1911, haven't had it long enough to give a good evaluation, so far O.K. Cheers, Fred (Honcho)

12-07-2017, 06:49 AM	#5
Jdb5324 Junior Member Joined: Sep 2017 From: Gettysburg Posts: 10	Already have emp and range officer was looking for dw type

12-07-2017, 07:34 AM	#7
north country gal Senior Member Joined: Jan 2013 From: northern wisconsin Posts: 6,001	Have a Dan Wesson A2 and also an STI Trojan. Both will run just under that $1500 mark and both are superb. Zero MIM parts in either one of these brands. Premium parts, only. No play in the actions, outstanding triggers, great accuracy. DW and STI are not high production gun brands, so availability can be an issue, but if you want truly high grade 1911s at a less than custom price, these are my picks. DW A2 45 auto STI Trojan 9mm (my target 1911) Have also had excellent luck with S&W Performance Center 1911s. They'll be in a similar price bracket.

12-07-2017, 08:17 AM	#8
bearcatter Senior Member Joined: Aug 2015 From: Virginia Posts: 3,908	Ruger's six SR 1911 models run $979 to $1019. One is 9mm, one is 10mm. Plus four Talo editions, and one for V.F. Grace that is a limited 75 unit run.

12-07-2017, 10:30 AM	#9
RidgeRunner Senior Member Joined: Nov 2015 From: Buck Ridge, Georgia Posts: 3,410	I like the Springfield Armory TRP.

12-07-2017, 05:16 PM	#10
Sightngrl Senior Member Joined: Dec 2012 From: in the wind or on the beach Posts: 4,944	I vote Dan W.

12-08-2017, 06:26 AM	#11
KimberLover Senior Member Joined: Sep 2013 From: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 1,145	Take a look, I find it interesting and informative. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWnKh0nekPY

12-08-2017, 06:48 AM	#12
44s Rock Senior Member Joined: Jan 2009 From: Far Western WA. Posts: 10,879	I really like my Kimber Tactical Pro II, had a full size as well at one time. Both were under $1000 when I bought them 10 years ago. I have never had a problem with it although I don't shoot it much any more, too hard for my arthritic hands to strip.